Pilot for locomotives and the like.



PATENTED JUNE 9; 1908;

B. D. 'LOOKWOOD.

FOE LOCOMOTIVES AND THE LIKE.

PILOT APPLICATION FILED APR. 30. 1908.

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APPLICATION FILED 13211.30, 190s.

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w w j w W I: w/ k a, 7 f7 ends, and having along its "front opening a top depending and a bottom upwardly proderside of the end sill I) as indicated by dotted throughthe pilot a for the coupler (not may be horizontal and arranged on the unlines in Fig. i.

In assembling the pilot a, the bars 0 and (Z being first properly adjusted relatively to each other and fixed together by the rivets 2, the tongues or members I3 of theinclined bars (1 are simultaneously inserted within their respective pockets 3 and fixed to the end sill t by the rivets 4:, the whole forming a strong, and durable pilot of grcater rigidity and occupying less space than the cumbersome wooden pilot with little or no expense for re air; moreover it either of the inclined bars becomes bent or broken, it can be removed and replaced without interfering with the other bars d or disconnecting the pilot.

1n the modification of my improved pilot 0/ shown in Figs. 6,. 7, 2), and 9, the inclined bars d are preferably L shaped in cross section and formed respectively, at their upper ends with an. upright rectangular-shaped tongue 7 having a lateral flange 7 facially flush T-wise therewith, two or more of the bars d at the middle portion of the pilot a being connected together at a suitable distance from the tongues! by a cross bar 25 so as to form a suitable opening 9 thereat shown). A

On (or in) the face of the front wall 10 of the end sill 1: is formed a pocket or recess 10 which extends along the sill l) for the entire width oi the ilot a thercat (or the entire length of the sill b as desired) the pocket 10 being open. at the front and at one or both jectmg flange 11 adapted to engage the tongues 7 of the inclined bars d, which in assembling the parts are inserted uprightly and side edgewise into and along the. pocket 1 through either end thereof, the top and bottom portions oi the tongues 7 being overlapped and. held by the llanges ll, and on the proper adjustment of the bars of relatively to each other, the outermost and a suitable ninnbcr oi. the intermediate tongues 7 are secured to the end Sill) by rivets (or bolts) 12 which are passed through the lateral flanges 7 ol' the tongues 7 and the rear wall of the pocket 10 (or front wall ll) of the end sill 1/) as shown, the other tongues 7 not so fastened, being thereby held in place within the pocket 10.

I do not limit myself to the particular shape described of the tongues or members 2), 7, 7, as they may be obviously otherwise configured and adapted to engage in corres pond ingly shaped receptacles therefor in the end sill or equivalent member of the locomotive or other motor vehicle frame for interlocking the inclined bars (Z, d, therewith.

What claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A metallic pilot for a locomotive, comprising a horizontal bottom bar and a series of inclined bars ada ted respectively, to be fixed at one end to the horizontal bar and at the other end to interlock with the end sill of the locomotive, substantially as described.

2. A metallic pilot for a locomotive, comprising a horizontal bottom bar and a series cl inclined bars adapted respectively, to be fixed at one end to the horizontal bar and at the other end to interlock. with the end. sill of the locomotive, and means for fixing the in tel-locking portionsoi the inclined bars to the end sill, substantially as described.

3. A metallic pilot for a locomotive, comprising a horizontal bottom bar and a series of inclined bars having respectively, at one end 'a foot adapted to bear on,'and fixed to the horizontal bar, and at the other end a suitable member adapted to engage in a cor respondingly shaped receptacle 1n the end sill oi the locomotive, and means for fixing the said member to the end sill, substantially as described.

4. A metallic pilot fora locomotive, comprising a horizontal bottom bar and a series of inclined bars having respectively, at one end a foot adapted to bear on, and fixed to the horizontal bar, the said foot having a rear depending lu adapted to engage the cor responding e ge of the horizontal bar, and means for lining the inclined bars-to the end sill ol' the locomotive, substantially as described. 1

in testimony whereof .l have signed my name ta this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses. 1

BURNS l). LOUKW O01). Witnesses '.lnos. BUSKIN, IRA ll. ltAosnALn. 

